July 25th 2024.
Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is about to make history once again, as she has been chosen to be the female flag bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This is a huge honor for Gauff, as she will become the first American tennis player to receive this recognition. She will join forces with NBA superstar LeBron James, who was also elected as a flag bearer earlier this week, to lead the American team during the Opening Ceremony on July 26.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced the news in a press release, stating that the Team USA Athletes' Commission had voted for Gauff and James to represent the country in this prestigious role. In a video shared on Twitter, Gauff can be seen receiving the news from her teammate Chris Eubanks, and her excitement and gratitude is palpable. "I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of carrying the American flag for Team USA in the Opening Ceremony," she said. "I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is."
It was Eubanks who nominated Gauff for this role, and USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland praised her selection, stating, "To be nominated by your teammates for this honor speaks volumes about the way in which Coco approaches her sport and her role as a member of Team USA." Gauff took to social media to express her gratitude, thanking her fellow athletes for voting for her. Fans were also thrilled with the news, with one user commenting, "Can't wait to show my daughter you holding the flag, she got into tennis last year at age 5 and likes it. I can show her where she can get to if she continues to put in the work." Another praised Gauff as a role model and a talented athlete.
According to USOPC, over 350 of the 592 U.S. Olympic Team members are expected to participate in the opening ceremony, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time in Paris on July 26. This event marks the official start of the Olympic Games and is highly anticipated by athletes and fans alike. Gauff's first tennis matches will take place the following day at Roland Garros, where she is set to compete in both singles and doubles matches with her partner Jessica Pegula.
Make sure to tune in to the live broadcast of the opening ceremony on NBC and watch as Coco Gauff and LeBron James lead Team USA in this unforgettable moment. We can't wait to see what these two incredible athletes will accomplish during the Olympic Games.
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